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Nickelodeon is encouraging women and men of all backgrounds to try out, noting "our host will have a comedy background, a natural connection with the camera, and will empower the home viewer to feel important, respected, and smart. Playing the guitar, singing, and juggling are all a plus."

To be clear, the home viewer is meant to be a pre-schooler (and his/her parents, who likely loved the original Blue's from its 1996 beginnings). Otherwise, the premise is the same. "Puppy Blue invites viewers into her animated world to help solve the day’s puzzles with the help of a live-action host," the press release explains.

Filming is set to begin this summer.

To solve the mystery of why the original Steve left the show, watch the video above.